**Teen Accused of Fatal Shooting Over a Glance at Austin Apartment Complex**

A tragic incident unfolded at the Bridge at Harris Ridge Apartments in Austin when a 6 p.m. call to authorities on East Howard Lane revealed the fatal shooting of Za'Riyah Sheffield. Responding officers discovered the victim with evident gunshot injuries and confirmed her death at the scene.

In the ensuing investigation, Homicide Detectives and Crime Scene Specialists uncovered that a minor altercation had escalated dramatically. According to police reports, the boy allegedly involved in the incident accused Sheffield of merely "looking at him," which led to a verbal argument. The confrontation tragically culminated in the suspect firing a weapon, fatally wounding Sheffield before fleeing the scene.

The accused, whose identity has not been disclosed, later returned to the vicinity, where he was apprehended by officers.